Calico Beans

• 1/2 lb. bacon
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1 large can pork and beans
• 1 large can red kidney beans
• 1 large can lima beans
• 2 tsp. vinegar
• 1/2 c. catsup
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 can chickpeas (optional)
• 1 can cannellini beans (optional)

1. Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and break into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
2. Pour off fat from pan, leaving a small amount to brown beef and onions.
3. Pour off excess drippings from beef/onion mixture.
4. Combine all other ingredients in a large pan or casserole that may be covered; add meat and blend through bean mixture.
5. Add bacon and fold gently.
6. Bake, covered, at 350u0b0 for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
7. Serve with a green salad and delicious loaf of bread.

bacon, lean ground beef, onions, pork, red kidney beans, lima beans, vinegar, catsup, white sugar, brown sugar, dry mustard, chickpeas, cannellini beans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=582023 (may not work)